How easy is it to print on printable CD/DVDs with this printer?
12279
To get from the paper tray to the printer heads and out of the printer, the medium to be printed has to make a hairpin turn of maybe 1-2 inches radius. Regular copier paper has no problem with that, but the occasional adhesive CD/DVD label just might come loose from its backing, really gumming up the works. This applies to adhesive labels generally. I couldn't in good conscience recommend using this model for such an application.
12280
I had no problem. Found it rather easy. Just use the printable DVDs---not labels.
12281
in the beginning i had changeless i had to upgrade the software and firmware then i was able to print directly to disc. now i just love it.
12282
If you have printed photos on a printer, it is basically similar. I found it to be fairly simple.
12283
The actual printing is fine, and the printer is very efficient on ink. We use the printer only for DVD printing. The great challenge is with the software that comes with it for the DVD printing. The software is not very easy to use, is extremely slow and is also not very efficient in operation. We use it to print on DVDs for our photography business and print up to 40-50 DVDs a month. Each time I want to change the DVD design I have to slowly reload images to a folder (but not too many at one time) and then slowly place them into a layout/design. There are no options to make pictures smaller, which is a big inconvenience for us, but you can make them larger which does help. The software runs out of memory to print sometimes too (but not computer memory, as I'm on a fast 10gb memory 3.4ghz processor) and will not allow it to print. A software restart is required then, which only sometimes solves the problem. Basically, software is terrible and very outdated, but the print quality itself is rather wonderful. Putting the DVD on the tray is rather easy too once you're used to it. We use 'off-brand' ink which works well, in case it helps.
279423
The printer I bought came with and install disc. My daughter took the printer to college so I do not know much more then that.
1765030
Supposed to be but never got to purchase a printer that would print on cd/dvds. Fyi my burner detects these as ritek discs. But everyone worked
1343206
I use a HP Photosmart C5280 that I purchased because of the print on CD/DVD feature. It also came with software for that purpose. There is a CD tray similar to you CD tray on your PC that accepts your CD/DVD for printing.Simply put your printer has to have that feature.
376126
Yes, I always use my laser printer for CD/DVD labels. The printing is much more durable than the inkjet printer. I use the preset style "Laser Labels" in the printer preferences. These work perfectly, no problems and just as well as the Avery brand.
1259125
I bought the MP600 and found out about the CD/DVD printing capability. I bought a new original Canon disk printing tray on ebay (about $20) and setup the printer for disk printing, it was not hard to do. This works beautiful, I can now print on my DVDs and they look like they were store bought and not home made DVDs. This really made me like my MP600 more than ever I recommend it to anyone with one of the Canon disk print compatible printers.
426561
You must have a printer that has the ability to print cd's. I have an epson that does a wonderful job!!
2098120
I have that printer and the disks look great. The cannon software to print on the disks is really generic tho.
1106145
If your printer can print on cd's, I don't see why it wouldn't print on these following the same directions. They are about the same size. Direct printing opens up another world of possible effects with these.
843550
So far I've not been able to print title on the CD/DVDs. There is a software package that does this, but I haven't located where to buy it.
483139
First you have to have a printer capable of printing on DVD or CD printable faces. I have an Epson Stylus Photo R200, which has a special tray used to carry the DVD into and under the print heads. Most printer instruction manuals available online will tell you how to use your particular printer with DVD/CD's, if it is capable.
1460854
Lo siento! You can't put a sheet of four-up CDs or whatever through the little guy. There are a few rollers and curves to deal with.It will certainly print labels you could slap on CDs.Also, I've worked for some high-end graphics firmsand this little guy has my admiration as a home printer.You can see: I call him "little guy".He can be a little noisy, but he's cute.
1646687
NO it does not print onto printable CD/DVD printable media. I will now contact the seller who sold this to me and arrange for it's return. There are a few C309a's still out there so I may get one of those, or consider a Canon.
979204
I'm not sure you can print CDs / DVDs on a 5220. I used to have one, but even with the tray you need to force the printer to non-US settings (at the time the 5220 was released I understand Canon did not want to pay the license fees to enable CD printing) If you read the 5220 description there's no mention of CD printing. The 5420 comes with the tray, and all necessary software and mine works great!
1374187
You have to get a printer that prints CDs and DVs such as the CANON PIXMA MG5320 It has a special try for discs
1110425
The printer comes with a CD software that has pre-loaded card layouts. It's not hard to use.
2059404
Of course you can do. Certainly there isnt a dvd drive; but you dont need it; just install the wireless print driver from internet or use a usb flash drive.